Rock and Rice
Where Filipino climbers share their story.
Logo: Pat Palacio
Music: Bruiser by Winchip
Podcasting since 2024 • 13 episodes
Rock and Rice
Latest Episodes
EP 13: Ina & Miel Pahati (Teaser) — How they decided to share Philippines climbing with the world
It's not secret that climbing in the Philippines is awesome. But isn't easy to learn about. The routes aren't on Mountain Project, getting to the crag takes a jeep, boat, or habal habal, and you need to know the Tita who runs the carinderia nea...
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EP 12: Nikki Cuna — the First Woman from the Philippines to Become a Certified Climbing Guide
Nikki Cuna just got her Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) certification, meaning she's the first Filipina from the Philippines to be a certified climbing guide. This is huge!Nikki is a ...
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EP 11: Sierra Rose Knott — climbing double digits in Rocklands despite injuries, being Filipina, and not taking yourself too seriously
"Climbers are just big kids playing on compressed dirt. And we want to be better than others at playing on compressed dirt."Sierra Rose Knott is a double digit boulderer and Organic Climbing athlete based in San Diego, CA. Her and her h...
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EP 10: PETS (Paul Suson) — sending hard routes in Cebu, comp climbing, and being one of three brothers who climb
Pets (Paul Eli T. Suson) is a Philippines comp climber, route setter, and outdoor climber from Cebu. He’s the sixth ascensionist of Jack Sparrow—the Philippines’ most famous 5.14a. Many Cebuano climbers consider him to be a young prodigy.
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EP 09: Jo Ala — founding Vertex Bouldering, splitting time between Iloilo and Manila, and smelling the roses
Help us balikbayan climbing gear to the Philippines.patreon.com/rockandriceIf you like the show, I ask you to consider becoming a Patron. Getting gear in th...
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